We mourn the passing of Jonathan Demme, said Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood in a statement to EW.
He was a tremendous artist who shared our belief that art can change the world.
He was a gift, and he made everyone around him better.
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We will miss him.
He even came to our first conversation already having done tons of research.
The minute he got on set he was like a magician.
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It was like he put a spell on us, said Sanaa Lathan.
We breezed through every scene in one or two takes.
Everybody felt like they were doing the best work that they had ever done.
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He was so enthusiastic.
His days were short.
Jonathan Demme was on set in his Pokemon pajamas and killing every shot, said Wilds.
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Hes so calm, cool, and collected.
His preparation is ridiculous.
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